[PDF] The Second Earth eBook

Author : Elizabeth Tasker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 18,98 MB
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 1472917758

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Forget about rockets to Mars – the future of space science lies with the search for exoplanets Twenty years ago, the search for planets outside the Solar System was the preserve of science-fiction writers. Now it's one of the fastest-growing fields in astronomy, with thousands of exoplanets discovered to date, and the number rising fast. These new-found worlds are more alien than anything in fiction. Planets larger than Jupiter with years lasting a week; others with two suns lighting their skies, or with no sun at all. Planets with diamond mantles supporting oceans of tar; possible Earth-sized worlds with split hemispheres of perpetual day and night; waterworlds drowning under global oceans and volcanic lava planets awash with seas of magma. The discovery of this diversity is just the beginning. There is a whole galaxy of possibilities. The Planet Factory tells the story of these exoplanets. What can we learn about these faraway surface environments and planetary atmospheres? And do the results hint at the tantalising possibility of alien life?

Author : J F & M PUBLICATIONS
Publisher :
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,54 MB
Release : 2004-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418449124

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The Second Earth Age is a self help book written in the language of every day people. Questions are answered about our origins, the mysteries of our world, and many things that people are curious about such as, what the end of this earth age will be like and the signs to look for that will tell us when it is approaching. Why anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven (Re: Matthew 12: 32). What is the relationship between God, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? What is sin? What will take place during and after the years of Antichrist? Subjects are discussed from the nature theory to our future life. The root of many problems that cause emotional distress has been examined. Every problem has a cause. Self help can be achieved when the cause of certain problems has been determined.

Author : Cami Murdock Jensen
Publisher :
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 30,29 MB
Release : 2020-01-23
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781647641528

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An ancient force has awakened. And only a brave young girl can tame its destructive power... If she makes the wrong choice, countless worlds will be doomed-including her own. Can Agnes learn her magic, save her world while managing her chronic pain?

Author : Patrick Woodroffe
Publisher : Avery Publishing Group
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 45,71 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781850280439

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Science fiction roman.

Author : Jonathan I. Lunine
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 25,45 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521644235

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This is an outstanding overview of the history of the Earth from a unique planetary perspective for introductory courses in the earth sciences. The book approaches Earth history as an evolution, encompassing the origin of the cosmos through the inner working of living cells. Earth: Evolution of a Habitable Planet tells how the Earth has come to its present state, why it differs from its neighboring planets, what life's place is in Earth's history, and how humanity affects the processes that make our planet livable. Today's human influences are contemplated in the context of natural changes on Earth. This book brings a fresh perspective to the study of the Earth for students who wish to learn how our planet evolved to its present form.

Author : John Glasby
Publisher : Gateway
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 46,90 MB
Release : 2015-09-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1473210461

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The world that Man has known for close on twenty thousand years had been overthrown in a holocaust of atomic fire and annihilation. The immense and complex system of civilisation had been utterly destroyed almost overnight and only a scant handful of true humans remained. Stretched out between the rivers of radioactive fire, the cities were growing wildernesses of shattered stone and brick, splintered glass and silent streets. But here and there in quiet places sheltered from the deadly rains, men waited for the fires to subside and hoped to rebuilt something a little like the civilisation which had existed before. This is the stirring and sometimes terrible story of the supreme struggle for survival, when the continued existence of the human race on Earth is uncertain after such a tremendous catastrophe, and when all life is menaced by the wandering bands of mutants, creatures spawned and tainted by the deadly radiation.

Author : Asif A. Siddiqi
Publisher : National Aeronautis & Space Administration
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 37,60 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Planets
ISBN :

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This is a completely updated and revised version of a monograph published in 2002 by the NASA History Office under the original title Deep Space Chronicle: A Chronology of Deep Space and Planetary Probes, 1958-2000. This new edition not only adds all events in robotic deep space exploration after 2000 and up to the end of 2016, but it also completely corrects and updates all accounts of missions from 1958 to 2000--Provided by publisher.

Author : Neil F. Comins
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 44,43 MB
Release : 2010-03-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 142995793X

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"What if?" questions stimulate people to think in new ways, to refresh old ideas, and to make new discoveries. In What If the Earth Had Two Moons, Neil Comins leads us on a fascinating ten-world journey as we explore what our planet would be like under alternative astronomical conditions. In each case, the Earth would be different, often in surprising ways. The title chapter, for example, gives us a second moon orbiting closer to Earth than the one we have now. The night sky is a lot brighter, but that won't last forever. Eventually the moons collide, with one extra-massive moon emerging after a period during which Earth sports a Saturn-like ring. This and nine and other speculative essays provide us with insights into the Earth as it exists today, while shedding new light on the burgeoning search for life on planets orbiting other stars. Appealing to adult and young adult alike, this book is a fascinating journey through physics and astronomy, and follows on the author's previous bestseller, What if the Moon Didn't Exist?, with completely new scenarios backed by the latest astronomical research.

Author : Claude A. Piantadosi
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 26,79 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0231531036

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Seeking to reenergize Americans' passion for the space program, the value of further exploration of the Moon, and the importance of human beings on the final frontier, Claude A. Piantadosi presents a rich history of American space exploration and its major achievements. He emphasizes the importance of reclaiming national command of our manned program and continuing our unmanned space missions, and he stresses the many adventures that still await us in the unfolding universe. Acknowledging space exploration's practical and financial obstacles, Piantadosi challenges us to revitalize American leadership in space exploration in order to reap its scientific bounty. Piantadosi explains why space exploration, a captivating story of ambition, invention, and discovery, is also increasingly difficult and why space experts always seem to disagree. He argues that the future of the space program requires merging the practicalities of exploration with the constraints of human biology. Space science deals with the unknown, and the margin (and budget) for error is small. Lethal near-vacuum conditions, deadly cosmic radiation, microgravity, vast distances, and highly scattered resources remain immense physical problems. To forge ahead, America needs to develop affordable space transportation and flexible exploration strategies based in sound science. Piantadosi closes with suggestions for accomplishing these goals, combining his healthy skepticism as a scientist with an unshakable belief in space's untapped—and wholly worthwhile—potential.

Author : Athena Coustenis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 39,36 MB
Release : 2013-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 1107026172

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An engaging account of our quest for habitable environments, recounting fascinating recent discoveries and providing insight into future space missions.